Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
impact of the Limited Video Lottery Act on children and
poverty in West Virginia.

Whereas, Since the adoption of the Limited Video Lottery Act,
West Virginia has seen an explosion in the number of video lottery
machines in operation in West Virginia communities; and

Whereas, Significant numbers of video lottery machines are
operated in convenience stores, restaurants and other
establishments frequented by West Virginia consumers and wage
earners, rather than at destination resorts and large racetracks;
and

Whereas, Anecdotal observations by clergy members and social
service providers in the rural parts of West Virginia indicate that
many families are made to suffer because parents spend unreasonably
on video lottery; and

Whereas, The effects of poverty fall disproportionally on
children rather than the parents whose actions often impoverish the
family; and

Whereas, Adequate time has passed to allow the effects of the
Limited Video Lottery Act to be fully realized in West Virginia;
therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the impact of the Limited Video Lottery Act on
children and poverty in West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2014, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.